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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.52, 653.09 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.52, 653.09 and 426.96 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.52 : 653.09 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.52/653.09 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.52x = 653.09 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.52x = 278,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,843.31/438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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