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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 632.12 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 632.12 and 323.91 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 632.12 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/632.12 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 632.12 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 204,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,749.99/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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