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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 636.06 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 636.06 and 329.88 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 636.06 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/636.06 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 636.06 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 209,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,823.47/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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