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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 637.92 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 637.92 and 328.46 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 637.92 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/637.92 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 637.92 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 209,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,531.20/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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