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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 640.14 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 640.14 and 407.50 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 640.14 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/640.14 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 640.14 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 260,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,857.05/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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