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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 638.70 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 638.70 and 426.40 is: 638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 638.70 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/638.70 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 638.70 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 272,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,341.68/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.70

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