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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 635.31 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 635.31 and 329.82 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 635.31 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/635.31 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 635.31 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 209,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,537.94/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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