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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 587.79 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 587.79 and 286.45 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 587.79 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/587.79 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 587.79 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 168,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,373.01/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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