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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.58, 639.79 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.58, 639.79 and 118.36 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.58 : 639.79 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.58/639.79 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.58x = 639.79 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.58x = 75,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,725.54/426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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