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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 636.90 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 636.90 and 323.12 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 636.90 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/636.90 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 636.90 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 205,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,795.13/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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