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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 639.41 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 639.41 and 305.19 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 639.41 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/639.41 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 639.41 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 195,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,140.01/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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