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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.96 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.96 and 321.35 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.96 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.96 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.96 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 205,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,324.99/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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