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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 639.33 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 639.33 and 288.70 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 639.33 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/639.33 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 639.33 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 184,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,574.57/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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