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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 638.84 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 638.84 and 322.25 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 638.84 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/638.84 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 638.84 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 205,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861.99/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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