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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 636.16 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 636.16 and 323.20 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 636.16 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/636.16 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 636.16 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 205,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,606.91/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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