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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.79, 638.52 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.79, 638.52 and 324.37 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.79 : 638.52 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.79/638.52 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.79x = 638.52 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.79x = 207,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,116.73/426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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