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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 634.14 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 634.14 and 327.70 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 634.14 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/634.14 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 634.14 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 207,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,807.68/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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