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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 638.84 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 638.84 and 263.82 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 638.84 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/638.84 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 638.84 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 168,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538.77/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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