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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 635.28 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 635.28 and 322.04 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 635.28 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/635.28 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 635.28 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 204,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,582.39/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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