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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632.76 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632.76 and 326.70 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632.76 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632.76 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632.76 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 206,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,722.69/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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