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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.28 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.28 and 319.32 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.28 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.28 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.28 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 204,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,449.41/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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