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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.42 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.42 and 393.12 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.42 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.42 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.42 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 251,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,761.91/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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