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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 639.19 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 639.19 and 324.63 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 639.19 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/639.19 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 639.19 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 207,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,500.66/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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