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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.86, 636.78 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.86, 636.78 and 326.98 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.86 : 636.78 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.86/636.78 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.86x = 636.78 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.86x = 208,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,214.32/461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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