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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632.75 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632.75 and 326.70 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632.75 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632.75 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632.75 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 206,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,719.43/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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