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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 641.29 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 641.29 and 273.07 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 641.29 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/641.29 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 641.29 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 175,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,118.46/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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