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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 639.30 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 639.30 and 411.10 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 639.30 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/639.30 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 639.30 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 262,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,816.23/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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