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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 633.71 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 633.71 and 324.89 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 633.71 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/633.71 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 633.71 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 205,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,882.87/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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