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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 640.25 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 640.25 and 423.18 is: 635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 640.25 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/640.25 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 640.25 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 270,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,938.88/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.02

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