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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 636.24 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 636.24 and 330.36 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 636.24 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/636.24 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 636.24 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 210,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,188.25/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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