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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 634.91 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 634.91 and 329.49 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 634.91 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/634.91 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 634.91 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 209,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,194.85/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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