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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 632.66 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 632.66 and 324.98 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 632.66 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/632.66 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 632.66 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 205,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,601.85/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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