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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.37, 640.16 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.37, 640.16 and 317.02 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.37 : 640.16 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.37/640.16 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.37x = 640.16 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.37x = 202,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,943.52/426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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