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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.85, 638.01 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.85, 638.01 and 322.35 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.85 : 638.01 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.85/638.01 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.85x = 638.01 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.85x = 205,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,662.52/461.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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