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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.82 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.82 and 323.57 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.82 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.82 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.82 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 206,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,699.79/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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