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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 642.42 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 642.42 and 326.32 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 642.42 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/642.42 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 642.42 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 209,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,634.49/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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