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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.36 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.36 and 303.70 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.36 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.36 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.36 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 193,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,869.93/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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