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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 634.86 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 634.86 and 325.68 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 634.86 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/634.86 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 634.86 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 206,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,761.20/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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