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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.17 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.17 and 302.13 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.17 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.17 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.17 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 177,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,702.29/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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