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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 642.04 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 642.04 and 326.52 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 642.04 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/642.04 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 642.04 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 209,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,638.08/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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