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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 638.88 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 638.88 and 345.12 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 638.88 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/638.88 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 638.88 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 220,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,490.27/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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