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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 634.91 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 634.91 and 320.90 is: 442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 634.91 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/634.91 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 634.91 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 203,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,737.84/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.31

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