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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 635.06 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 635.06 and 320.57 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 635.06 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/635.06 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 635.06 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 203,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,576.41/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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