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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 640.23 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 640.23 and 289.80 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 640.23 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/640.23 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 640.23 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 185,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,538.65/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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