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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 635.28 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 635.28 and 327.86 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 635.28 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/635.28 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 635.28 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 208,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,282.90/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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