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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 632.46 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 632.46 and 327.64 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 632.46 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/632.46 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 632.46 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 207,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,219.19/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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