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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.43, 641.43 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.43, 641.43 and 326.13 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.43 : 641.43 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.43/641.43 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.43x = 641.43 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.43x = 209,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,189.57/428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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