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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.66 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.66 and 316.38 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.66 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.66 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.66 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 202,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,059.25/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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