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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.45, 641.41 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.45, 641.41 and 325.37 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.45 : 641.41 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.45/641.41 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.45x = 641.41 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.45x = 208,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,692.36/427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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