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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 632.81 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 632.81 and 327.38 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 632.81 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/632.81 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 632.81 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 207,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,166.99/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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