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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 638.63 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 638.63 and 334.83 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 638.63 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/638.63 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 638.63 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 213,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,832.48/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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