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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 636.26 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 636.26 and 321.66 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 636.26 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/636.26 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 636.26 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 204,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,659.39/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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