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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 638.67 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 638.67 and 415.52 is: 622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 638.67 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/638.67 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 638.67 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 265,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,380.16/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.27

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