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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 640.98 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 640.98 and 325.32 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 640.98 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/640.98 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 640.98 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 208,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,523.61/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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