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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 635.49 and 321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 635.49 and 321.59 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 635.49 = 321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/635.49 = 321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 635.49 × 321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 204,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,368.82/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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