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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 632.07 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 632.07 and 334.69 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 632.07 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/632.07 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 632.07 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 211,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,548.96/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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