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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 636.30 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 636.30 and 330.09 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 636.30 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/636.30 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 636.30 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 210,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,036.27/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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