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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 638.46 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 638.46 and 408.60 is: 612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 638.46 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/638.46 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 638.46 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 260,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,874.76/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.15

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