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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.91, 639.61 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.91, 639.61 and 327.94 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.91 : 639.61 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.91/639.61 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.91x = 639.61 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.91x = 209,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,751.28/424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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