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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 641.40 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 641.40 and 283.42 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 641.40 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/641.40 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 641.40 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 181,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,785.59/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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