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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 636.24 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 636.24 and 329.68 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 636.24 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/636.24 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 636.24 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 209,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,755.60/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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