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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 636.73 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 636.73 and 321.23 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 636.73 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/636.73 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 636.73 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 204,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,536.78/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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