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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 670.14 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 670.14 and 426.06 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 670.14 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/670.14 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 670.14 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 285,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,519.85/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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