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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 635.70 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 635.70 and 332.90 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 635.70 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/635.70 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 635.70 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 211,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,624.53/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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