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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 635.92 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 635.92 and 321.22 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 635.92 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/635.92 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 635.92 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 204,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,270.22/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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