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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 635.99 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 635.99 and 321.24 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 635.99 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/635.99 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 635.99 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 204,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,303.05/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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