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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 636.69 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 636.69 and 400.38 is: 597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 636.69 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/636.69 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 636.69 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 254,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,917.94/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.77

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