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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 634.36 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 634.36 and 320.84 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 634.36 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/634.36 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 634.36 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 203,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,528.06/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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