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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.43 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.43 and 399.49 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.43 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.43 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.43 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 255,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,443.29/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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