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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.77, 635.92 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.77, 635.92 and 319.55 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.77 : 635.92 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.77/635.92 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.77x = 635.92 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.77x = 203,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,204.26/423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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