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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.78 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.78 and 289.86 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.78 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.78 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.78 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 185,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,446.63/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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