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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 638.50 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 638.50 and 317.36 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 638.50 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/638.50 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 638.50 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 202,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,634.36/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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