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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 642.45 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 642.45 and 326.86 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 642.45 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/642.45 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 642.45 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 209,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,991.21/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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