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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 635.12 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 635.12 and 327.48 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 635.12 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/635.12 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 635.12 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 207,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,988.15/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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