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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 640.64 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 640.64 and 322.54 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 640.64 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/640.64 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 640.64 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 206,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,631.23/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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