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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.42 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.42 and 320.22 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.42 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.42 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.42 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 203,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,153.97/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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