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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 638.45 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 638.45 and 271.80 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 638.45 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/638.45 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 638.45 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 173,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,529.35/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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