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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.28, 639.44 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.28, 639.44 and 179.44 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.28 : 639.44 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.28/639.44 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.28x = 639.44 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.28x = 114,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,741.11/426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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