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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.26 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.26 and 322.92 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.26 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.26 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.26 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 205,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,461.08/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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