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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 587.95 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 587.95 and 301.93 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 587.95 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/587.95 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 587.95 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 177,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,519.74/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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