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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.87 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.87 and 326.52 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.87 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.87 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.87 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 206,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,971.23/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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