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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 635.16 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 635.16 and 320.44 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 635.16 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/635.16 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 635.16 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 203,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,530.67/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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