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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 638.40 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 638.40 and 329.44 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 638.40 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/638.40 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 638.40 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 210,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,314.50/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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