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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 634.67 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 634.67 and 319.86 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 634.67 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/634.67 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 634.67 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 203,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,000.77/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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