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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.89, 631.22 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.89, 631.22 and 326.67 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.89 : 631.22 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.89/631.22 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.89x = 631.22 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.89x = 206,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,200.64/457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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