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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 639.81 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 639.81 and 305.28 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 639.81 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/639.81 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 639.81 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 195,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,321.20/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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