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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 634.93 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 634.93 and 332.11 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 634.93 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/634.93 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 634.93 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 210,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,866.60/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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