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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 639.54 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 639.54 and 334.98 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 639.54 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/639.54 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 639.54 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 214,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,233.11/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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