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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 639.29 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 639.29 and 279.96 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 639.29 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/639.29 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 639.29 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 178,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,975.63/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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