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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 635.70 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 635.70 and 332.20 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 635.70 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/635.70 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 635.70 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 211,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,179.54/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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