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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 638.38 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 638.38 and 289.71 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 638.38 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/638.38 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 638.38 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 184,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,945.43/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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