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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.03, 630.85 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.03, 630.85 and 334.24 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.03 : 630.85 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.03/630.85 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.03x = 630.85 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.03x = 210,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,855.30/421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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