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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 639.68 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 639.68 and 283.12 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 639.68 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/639.68 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 639.68 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 181,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,106.20/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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