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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 706.12 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 706.12 and 426.26 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 706.12 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/706.12 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 706.12 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 300,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,991.41/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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