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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 658.56 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 658.56 and 426.26 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 658.56 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/658.56 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 658.56 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 280,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,717.79/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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