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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.83, 639.82 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.83, 639.82 and 272.93 is: 409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.83 : 639.82 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.83/639.82 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.83x = 639.82 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.83x = 174,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,624.71/426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.12

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