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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.57, 639.86 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.57, 639.86 and 282.26 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.57 : 639.86 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.57/639.86 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.57x = 639.86 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.57x = 180,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,602.27/426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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