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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.45 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.45 and 289.62 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.45 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.45 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.45 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 185,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,197.51/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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