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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.50 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.50 and 326.76 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.50 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.50 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.50 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 206,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,348.94/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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