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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 639.61 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 639.61 and 335.39 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 639.61 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/639.61 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 639.61 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 214,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,514.76/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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