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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639.18 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639.18 and 281.34 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639.18 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639.18 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639.18 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 179,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,826.90/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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