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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.51, 635.31 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.51, 635.31 and 329.69 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.51 : 635.31 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.51/635.31 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.51x = 635.31 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.51x = 209,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,456.94/460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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