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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 630.25 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 630.25 and 323.87 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 630.25 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/630.25 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 630.25 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 204,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,115.11/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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