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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.48 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.48 and 182.84 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.48 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.48 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.48 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 116,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,922.52/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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