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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.76 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.76 and 320.88 is: 442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.76 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.76 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.76 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 204,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,002.67/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.94

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