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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.24 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.24 and 323.27 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.24 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.24 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.24 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 206,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,643.92/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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