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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.25 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.25 and 324.83 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.25 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.25 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.25 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 208,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,298.84/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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