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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 641.52 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 641.52 and 422.56 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 641.52 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/641.52 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 641.52 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 271,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,080.69/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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