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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 640.85 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 640.85 and 404.19 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 640.85 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/640.85 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 640.85 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 259,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,023.14/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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