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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 640.29 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 640.29 and 289.93 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 640.29 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/640.29 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 640.29 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 185,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,639.28/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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