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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 631.91 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 631.91 and 327.51 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 631.91 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/631.91 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 631.91 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 206,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,956.84/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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