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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.28 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.28 and 322.02 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.28 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.28 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.28 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 204,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,572.87/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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