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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 639.60 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 639.60 and 317.80 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 639.60 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/639.60 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 639.60 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 203,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,264.88/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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