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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 635.18 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 635.18 and 329.18 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 635.18 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/635.18 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 635.18 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 209,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,088.55/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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