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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.41, 636.62 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.41, 636.62 and 321.37 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.41 : 636.62 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.41/636.62 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.41x = 636.62 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.41x = 204,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,590.57/461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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