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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 636.05 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 636.05 and 321.67 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 636.05 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/636.05 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 636.05 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 204,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,599.80/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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