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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639.48 and 289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639.48 and 289.43 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639.48 = 289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639.48 = 289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639.48 × 289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 185,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,081.50/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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