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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 794.16 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 794.16 and 426.26 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 794.16 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/794.16 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 794.16 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 338,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,518.64/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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