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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 637.27 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 637.27 and 323.37 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 637.27 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/637.27 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 637.27 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 206,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,073.19/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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