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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 635.28 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 635.28 and 322.72 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 635.28 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/635.28 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 635.28 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 205,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,017.56/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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