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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 638.62 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 638.62 and 304.26 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 638.62 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/638.62 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 638.62 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 194,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,306.52/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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