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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 634.32 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 634.32 and 325.38 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 634.32 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/634.32 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 634.32 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 206,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,395.04/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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