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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.68 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.68 and 316.32 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.68 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.68 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.68 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 201,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,078.30/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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