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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 637.62 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 637.62 and 330.68 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 637.62 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/637.62 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 637.62 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 210,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,848.18/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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