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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 636.30 and 321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 636.30 and 321.42 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 636.30 = 321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/636.30 = 321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 636.30 × 321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 204,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,519.55/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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