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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 635.28 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 635.28 and 321.76 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 635.28 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/635.28 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 635.28 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 204,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,407.69/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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