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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 634.68 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 634.68 and 319.68 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 634.68 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/634.68 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 634.68 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 202,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,894.50/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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