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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 639.63 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 639.63 and 340.46 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 639.63 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/639.63 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 639.63 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 217,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,768.43/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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