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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 638.91 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 638.91 and 272.06 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 638.91 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/638.91 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 638.91 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 173,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,821.85/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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