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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.52 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.52 and 282.66 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.52 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.52 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.52 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 181,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,049.38/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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