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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 639.11 and 303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 639.11 and 303.77 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 639.11 = 303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/639.11 = 303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 639.11 × 303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 194,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,144.80/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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