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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 639.16 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 639.16 and 323.69 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 639.16 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/639.16 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 639.16 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 206,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,885.70/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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