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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 638.45 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 638.45 and 303.76 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 638.45 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/638.45 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 638.45 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 193,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,930.86/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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