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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.76 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.76 and 323.09 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.76 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.76 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.76 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 207,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,343.03/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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