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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 637.56 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 637.56 and 281.96 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 637.56 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/637.56 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 637.56 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 179,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,766.42/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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