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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 588.33 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 588.33 and 339.12 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 588.33 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/588.33 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 588.33 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 199,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,514.47/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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