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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 637.80 and 426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 637.80 and 426.10 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 637.80 = 426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/637.80 = 426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 637.80 × 426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 271,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,766.58/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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