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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 640.14 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 640.14 and 404.89 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 640.14 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/640.14 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 640.14 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 259,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,186.28/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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