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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 587.68 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 587.68 and 315.88 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 587.68 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/587.68 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 587.68 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 185,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,636.36/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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