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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 831.48 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 831.48 and 426.26 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 831.48 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/831.48 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 831.48 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 354,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,426.66/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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