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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.63 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.63 and 330.32 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.63 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.63 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.63 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 210,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,291.62/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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