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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 632.43 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 632.43 and 327.54 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 632.43 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/632.43 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 632.43 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 207,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,146.12/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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