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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 641.87 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 641.87 and 325.27 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 641.87 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/641.87 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 641.87 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 208,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,781.05/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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