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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 637.98 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 637.98 and 297.32 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 637.98 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/637.98 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 637.98 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 189,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,684.21/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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