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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 639.16 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 639.16 and 324.63 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 639.16 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/639.16 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 639.16 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 207,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,489.70/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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