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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 634.19 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 634.19 and 326.49 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 634.19 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/634.19 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 634.19 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 207,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,055.06/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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