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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 635.41 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 635.41 and 332.44 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 635.41 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/635.41 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 635.41 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 211,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,235.70/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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