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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 701.88 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 701.88 and 426.07 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 701.88 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/701.88 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 701.88 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 299,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,050.01/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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