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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 633.56 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 633.56 and 326.28 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 633.56 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/633.56 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 633.56 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 206,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,717.96/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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