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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 639.44 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 639.44 and 318.36 is: 477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 639.44 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/639.44 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 639.44 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 203,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,572.12/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.08

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