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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 634.62 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 634.62 and 331.58 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 634.62 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/634.62 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 634.62 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 210,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,427.30/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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