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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 634.10 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 634.10 and 320.50 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 634.10 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/634.10 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 634.10 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 203,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,229.05/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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