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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 634.85 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 634.85 and 327.45 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 634.85 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/634.85 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 634.85 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 207,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,880.00/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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