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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 636.30 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 636.30 and 321.15 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 636.30 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/636.30 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 636.30 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 204,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,347.75/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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