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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 640.45 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 640.45 and 329.61 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 640.45 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/640.45 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 640.45 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 211,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,097.64/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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