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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 635.22 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 635.22 and 321 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 635.22 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/635.22 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 635.22 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 203,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,905.62/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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