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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 635.22 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 635.22 and 320.91 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 635.22 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/635.22 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 635.22 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 203,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,848.45/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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