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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 642.38 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 642.38 and 325.58 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 642.38 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/642.38 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 642.38 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 209,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,146.06/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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