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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 632.07 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 632.07 and 327.33 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 632.07 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/632.07 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 632.07 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 206,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,895.47/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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