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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.63, 634.28 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.63, 634.28 and 328.86 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.63 : 634.28 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.63/634.28 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.63x = 634.28 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.63x = 208,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589.32/459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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