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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 642.24 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 642.24 and 325.27 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 642.24 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/642.24 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 642.24 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 208,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,901.40/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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