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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 641.21 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 641.21 and 326.01 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 641.21 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/641.21 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 641.21 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 209,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,039.24/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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