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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 632.39 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 632.39 and 327.93 is: 452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 632.39 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/632.39 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 632.39 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 207,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,378.01/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.19

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