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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.88, 634.98 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.88, 634.98 and 321.64 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.88 : 634.98 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.88/634.98 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.88x = 634.98 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.88x = 204,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,234.97/459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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