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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 639.59 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 639.59 and 118.29 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 639.59 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/639.59 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 639.59 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 75,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656.51/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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