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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 638.84 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 638.84 and 304.84 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 638.84 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/638.84 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 638.84 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 194,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,743.99/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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