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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.69 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.69 and 322.89 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.69 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.69 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.69 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 206,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,225.00/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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