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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.46, 634.56 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.46, 634.56 and 329.24 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.46 : 634.56 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.46/634.56 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.46x = 634.56 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.46x = 208,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,922.53/460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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