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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 632.82 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 632.82 and 324.38 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 632.82 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/632.82 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 632.82 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 205,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,274.15/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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