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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 640.31 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 640.31 and 325.16 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 640.31 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/640.31 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 640.31 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 208,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,204.38/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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