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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 638.50 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 638.50 and 323.01 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 638.50 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/638.50 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 638.50 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 206,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,241.08/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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