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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 638.94 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 638.94 and 417.48 is: 625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 638.94 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/638.94 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 638.94 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 266,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,744.67/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.28

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