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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 646.40 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 646.40 and 328.55 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 646.40 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/646.40 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 646.40 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 212,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,372.31/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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