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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.37, 630.63 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.37, 630.63 and 323.22 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.37 : 630.63 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.37/630.63 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.37x = 630.63 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.37x = 203,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,832.23/421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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