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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 635.76 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 635.76 and 320.82 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 635.76 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/635.76 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 635.76 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 203,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,964.52/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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