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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.72 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.72 and 286.96 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.72 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.72 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.72 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 183,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,574.05/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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