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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 635.61 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 635.61 and 320.85 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 635.61 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/635.61 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 635.61 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 203,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,935.47/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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