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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 635.49 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 635.49 and 327.85 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 635.49 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/635.49 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 635.49 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 208,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,345.40/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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