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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 636.66 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 636.66 and 328.32 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 636.66 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/636.66 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 636.66 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 209,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,028.21/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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