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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 632.68 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 632.68 and 328.48 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 632.68 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/632.68 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 632.68 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 207,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,822.73/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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