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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 639.72 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 639.72 and 152.71 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 639.72 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/639.72 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 639.72 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 97,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,691.64/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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