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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.57 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.57 and 330.18 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.57 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.57 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.57 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 210,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,182.68/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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