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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 639.78 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 639.78 and 296.60 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 639.78 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/639.78 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 639.78 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 189,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,755.55/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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