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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.03 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.03 and 289.34 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.03 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.03 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.03 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 184,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,896.94/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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