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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 636.78 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 636.78 and 330.70 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 636.78 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/636.78 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 636.78 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 210,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,579.96/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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