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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 636.70 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 636.70 and 330.63 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 636.70 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/636.70 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 636.70 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 210,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,512.12/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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