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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 587.70 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 587.70 and 301.64 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 587.70 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/587.70 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 587.70 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 177,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,273.83/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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