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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 640.70 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 640.70 and 264.84 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 640.70 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/640.70 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 640.70 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 169,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.99/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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