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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 638.96 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 638.96 and 289.17 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 638.96 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/638.96 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 638.96 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 184,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,766.62/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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