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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 634.81 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 634.81 and 325.74 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 634.81 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/634.81 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 634.81 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 206,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,783.01/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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