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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 639.18 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 639.18 and 317.64 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 639.18 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/639.18 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 639.18 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 203,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,029.14/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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