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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 638.36 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 638.36 and 289.19 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 638.36 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/638.36 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 638.36 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 184,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,604.16/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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