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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 637.68 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 637.68 and 321.68 is: 481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 637.68 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/637.68 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 637.68 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 205,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128.90/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.43

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