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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 635.43 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 635.43 and 320.94 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 635.43 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/635.43 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 635.43 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 203,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934.90/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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