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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 631.40 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 631.40 and 326.94 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 631.40 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/631.40 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 631.40 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 206,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,430.73/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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