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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 632.64 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 632.64 and 334.59 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 632.64 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/632.64 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 632.64 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 211,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,675.02/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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