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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 637.41 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 637.41 and 304.62 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 637.41 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/637.41 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 637.41 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 194,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,167.83/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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