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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 632.20 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 632.20 and 320.08 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 632.20 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/632.20 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 632.20 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 202,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,354.58/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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