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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 635.85 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 635.85 and 330.06 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 635.85 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/635.85 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 635.85 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 209,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,868.65/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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