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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 636.14 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 636.14 and 329.84 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 636.14 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/636.14 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 636.14 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 209,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824.42/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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