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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 634.88 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 634.88 and 320.66 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 634.88 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/634.88 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 634.88 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 203,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,580.62/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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