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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.78 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.78 and 296.88 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.78 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.78 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.78 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 190,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,234.77/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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