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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 588.10 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 588.10 and 309.20 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 588.10 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/588.10 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 588.10 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 181,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,838.97/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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