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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 639.45 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 639.45 and 328.77 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 639.45 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/639.45 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 639.45 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 210,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,231.98/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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