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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 639.35 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 639.35 and 287.33 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 639.35 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/639.35 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 639.35 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 183,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,706.75/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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