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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 636.01 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 636.01 and 321.11 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 636.01 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/636.01 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 636.01 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 204,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,227.57/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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