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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 637.02 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 637.02 and 323.37 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 637.02 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/637.02 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 637.02 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 205,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,993.16/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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