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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.89, 638.32 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.89, 638.32 and 304.77 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.89 : 638.32 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.89/638.32 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.89x = 638.32 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.89x = 194,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,540.79/426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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