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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 633.09 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 633.09 and 320.16 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 633.09 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/633.09 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 633.09 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 202,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,690.09/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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