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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 639.96 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 639.96 and 330.54 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 639.96 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/639.96 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 639.96 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 211,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,530.00/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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