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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 640.80 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 640.80 and 411.30 is: 617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 640.80 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/640.80 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 640.80 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 263,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,561.04/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.82

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