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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 640.01 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 640.01 and 401.41 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 640.01 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/640.01 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 640.01 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 256,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,906.41/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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