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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 639.70 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 639.70 and 303.22 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 639.70 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/639.70 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 639.70 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 193,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,969.83/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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