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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 635.69 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 635.69 and 327.49 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 635.69 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/635.69 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 635.69 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 208,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,180.48/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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