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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 638.82 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 638.82 and 323.00 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 638.82 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/638.82 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 638.82 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 206,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,335.67/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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