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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 638.40 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 638.40 and 328.74 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 638.40 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/638.40 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 638.40 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 209,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,867.62/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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