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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 640.22 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 640.22 and 273.85 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 640.22 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/640.22 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 640.22 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 175,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324.25/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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