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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 637.50 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 637.50 and 323.51 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 637.50 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/637.50 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 637.50 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 206,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,235.65/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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