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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 634.18 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 634.18 and 331.62 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 634.18 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/634.18 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 634.18 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 210,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,301.94/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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