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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 638.87 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 638.87 and 292.58 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 638.87 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/638.87 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 638.87 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 186,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,919.97/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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