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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 637.34 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 637.34 and 321.90 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 637.34 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/637.34 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 637.34 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 205,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,158.14/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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