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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 638.22 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 638.22 and 329.40 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 638.22 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/638.22 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 638.22 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 210,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,229.67/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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