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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 639.90 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 639.90 and 341.48 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 639.90 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/639.90 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 639.90 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 218,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,513.05/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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