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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 588.02 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 588.02 and 308.40 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 588.02 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/588.02 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 588.02 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 181,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,345.37/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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