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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.24 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.24 and 330 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.24 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.24 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.24 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 209,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,959.20/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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