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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 638.51 and 404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 638.51 and 404.21 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 638.51 = 404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/638.51 = 404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 638.51 × 404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 258,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,086.91/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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