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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.28 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.28 and 329.76 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.28 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.28 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.28 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 209,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,489.93/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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