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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 638.97 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 638.97 and 287.94 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 638.97 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/638.97 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 638.97 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 183,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,985.02/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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