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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.54 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.54 and 324.76 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.54 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.54 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.54 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 205,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,098.93/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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