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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 638.01 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 638.01 and 296.46 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 638.01 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/638.01 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 638.01 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 189,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,144.44/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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