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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 631.75 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 631.75 and 324.87 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 631.75 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/631.75 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 631.75 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 205,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,236.62/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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