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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 637.02 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 637.02 and 330.84 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 637.02 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/637.02 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 637.02 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 210,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,751.70/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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