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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 639.92 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 639.92 and 287.09 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 639.92 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/639.92 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 639.92 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 183,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,712.15/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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