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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 636.10 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 636.10 and 329.90 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 636.10 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/636.10 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 636.10 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 209,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,849.39/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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