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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 636.14 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 636.14 and 327.84 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 636.14 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/636.14 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 636.14 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 208,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,552.14/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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