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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 588.42 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 588.42 and 315.74 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 588.42 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/588.42 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 588.42 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 185,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,787.73/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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