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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 635.04 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 635.04 and 320.58 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 635.04 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/635.04 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 635.04 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 203,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,581.12/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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