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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.83, 702.21 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.83, 702.21 and 426.82 is: 640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.83 : 702.21 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.83/702.21 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.83x = 702.21 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.83x = 299,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,717.27/467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.65

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