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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.20 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.20 and 320.06 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.20 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.20 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.20 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 202,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,982.05/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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