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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 640.26 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 640.26 and 311.32 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 640.26 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/640.26 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 640.26 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 199,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,325.74/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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