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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.61 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.61 and 327.02 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.61 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.61 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.61 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 208,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,506.40/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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