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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 639.12 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 639.12 and 354.28 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 639.12 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/639.12 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 639.12 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 226,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,427.43/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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