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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 634.32 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 634.32 and 320.02 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 634.32 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/634.32 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 634.32 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 202,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,995.09/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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