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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 640.22 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 640.22 and 264.39 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 640.22 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/640.22 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 640.22 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 169,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,266.44/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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