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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 638.98 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 638.98 and 386.28 is: 578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 638.98 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/638.98 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 638.98 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 246,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,825.19/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.26

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