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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.65, 634.32 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.65, 634.32 and 329.43 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.65 : 634.32 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.65/634.32 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.65x = 634.32 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.65x = 208,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,964.04/460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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