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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 634.71 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 634.71 and 328.89 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 634.71 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/634.71 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 634.71 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 208,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,749.77/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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