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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 588.39 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 588.39 and 301.98 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 588.39 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/588.39 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 588.39 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 177,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680.63/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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