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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 638.79 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 638.79 and 303.99 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 638.79 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/638.79 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 638.79 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 194,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,185.77/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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