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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 638.62 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 638.62 and 290.05 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 638.62 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/638.62 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 638.62 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 185,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,229.41/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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