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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 587.34 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 587.34 and 309.48 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 587.34 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/587.34 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 587.34 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 181,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,769.98/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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