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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 634.48 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 634.48 and 320.45 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 634.48 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/634.48 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 634.48 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 203,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,315.14/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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