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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.29 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.29 and 328.84 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.29 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.29 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.29 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 209,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,234.37/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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