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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 641.88 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 641.88 and 326.16 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 641.88 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/641.88 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 641.88 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 209,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,355.58/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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