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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 634.19 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 634.19 and 320.16 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 634.19 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/634.19 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 634.19 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 203,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,042.27/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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