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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.62 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.62 and 282.10 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.62 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.62 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.62 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 180,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,436.80/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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