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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.50 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.50 and 335.03 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.50 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.50 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.50 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 214,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,246.81/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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