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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.58 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.58 and 282.07 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.58 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.58 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.58 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 180,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,404.03/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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