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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 639.73 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 639.73 and 416.13 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 639.73 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/639.73 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 639.73 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 266,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,206.61/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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