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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 633.89 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 633.89 and 326.34 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 633.89 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/633.89 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 633.89 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 206,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,864.48/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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