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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 643.37 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 643.37 and 326.39 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 643.37 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/643.37 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 643.37 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 209,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,984.69/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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