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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 638.96 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 638.96 and 324.50 is: 485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 638.96 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/638.96 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 638.96 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 207,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,337.70/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.78

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