Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 638.70 and 421.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426.16, 638.70 and 421.58 is: 631.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426.16 : 638.70 = 421.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426.16/638.70 = 421.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426.16x = 638.70 × 421.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426.16x = 269,263.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,263.15/426.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631.84
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