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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 637.64 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 637.64 and 328.84 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 637.64 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/637.64 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 637.64 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 209,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,681.54/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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