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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 588.32 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 588.32 and 308.54 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 588.32 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/588.32 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 588.32 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 181,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,520.25/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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