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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 632.98 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 632.98 and 325.24 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 632.98 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/632.98 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 632.98 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 205,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,870.42/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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