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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 639.70 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 639.70 and 324.63 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 639.70 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/639.70 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 639.70 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 207,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,666.80/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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