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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 637.77 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 637.77 and 323.87 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 637.77 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/637.77 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 637.77 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 206,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,554.57/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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