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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 587.82 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 587.82 and 339.04 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 587.82 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/587.82 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 587.82 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 199,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,294.49/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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