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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 640.31 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 640.31 and 325.38 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 640.31 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/640.31 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 640.31 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 208,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,342.44/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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