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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.79 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.79 and 320.76 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.79 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.79 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.79 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 203,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,936.00/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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