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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 639.54 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 639.54 and 118.29 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 639.54 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/639.54 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 639.54 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 75,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,651.19/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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