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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 639.72 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 639.72 and 305.04 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 639.72 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/639.72 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 639.72 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 195,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,140.19/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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