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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.21, 632.66 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.21, 632.66 and 327.26 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.21 : 632.66 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.21/632.66 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.21x = 632.66 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.21x = 207,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,039.51/458.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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