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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 587.95 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 587.95 and 308.34 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 587.95 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/587.95 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 587.95 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 181,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,288.50/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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