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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.52 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.52 and 316.70 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.52 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.52 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.52 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 202,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,535.98/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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