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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 635.79 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 635.79 and 320.61 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 635.79 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/635.79 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 635.79 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 203,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,840.63/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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