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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 641.14 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 641.14 and 305.86 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 641.14 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/641.14 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 641.14 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 196,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,099.08/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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