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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 635.61 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 635.61 and 320.41 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 635.61 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/635.61 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 635.61 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 203,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,655.80/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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