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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 632.59 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 632.59 and 326.58 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 632.59 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/632.59 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 632.59 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 206,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,591.24/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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