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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 635.28 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 635.28 and 320.40 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 635.28 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/635.28 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 635.28 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 203,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,543.71/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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