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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639.36 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639.36 and 318.11 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639.36 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639.36 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639.36 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 203,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,386.81/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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