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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.90 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.90 and 320.76 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.90 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.90 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.90 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 203,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329.76/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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