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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 637.08 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 637.08 and 328.95 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 637.08 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/637.08 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 637.08 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 209,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,567.47/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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