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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 639.84 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 639.84 and 323.91 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 639.84 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/639.84 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 639.84 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 207,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,250.57/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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