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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 639.69 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 639.69 and 118.32 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 639.69 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/639.69 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 639.69 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 75,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.41/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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