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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 646.29 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 646.29 and 328.35 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 646.29 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/646.29 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 646.29 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 212,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,209.32/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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