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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 634.88 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 634.88 and 320.67 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 634.88 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/634.88 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 634.88 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 203,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586.97/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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