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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 641.04 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 641.04 and 325.88 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 641.04 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/641.04 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 641.04 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 208,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,902.12/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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