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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 636.99 and 321.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 636.99 and 321.85 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 636.99 = 321.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/636.99 = 321.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 636.99 × 321.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 205,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,015.23/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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