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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 641.46 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 641.46 and 426.26 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 641.46 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/641.46 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 641.46 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 273,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,428.74/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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