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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 639.96 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 639.96 and 317.20 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 639.96 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/639.96 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 639.96 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 202,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,995.31/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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