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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 639.42 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 639.42 and 334.96 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 639.42 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/639.42 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 639.42 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 214,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,180.12/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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