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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.95 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.95 and 305.55 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.95 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.95 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.95 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 195,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,535.19/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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