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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 635.43 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 635.43 and 329.44 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 635.43 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/635.43 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 635.43 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 209,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.06/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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