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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.57, 635.28 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.57, 635.28 and 329.70 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.57 : 635.28 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.57/635.28 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.57x = 635.28 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.57x = 209,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,451.82/459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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