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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 632.41 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 632.41 and 327.56 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 632.41 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/632.41 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 632.41 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 207,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,148.24/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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