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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 637.50 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 637.50 and 330.88 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 637.50 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/637.50 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 637.50 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 210,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,936/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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