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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 635.40 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 635.40 and 322.12 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 635.40 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/635.40 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 635.40 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 204,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,671.87/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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