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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 634.32 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 634.32 and 329.04 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 634.32 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/634.32 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 634.32 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 208,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,716.65/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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