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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.98 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.98 and 404.28 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.98 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.98 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.98 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 259,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,135.39/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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