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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 634.94 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 634.94 and 329.50 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 634.94 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/634.94 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 634.94 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 209,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,213.11/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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