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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 588.51 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 588.51 and 316.10 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 588.51 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/588.51 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 588.51 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 186,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,026.25/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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