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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 634.02 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 634.02 and 327.66 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 634.02 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/634.02 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 634.02 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 207,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742.99/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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