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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 588.47 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 588.47 and 260.62 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 588.47 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/588.47 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 588.47 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 153,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,364.28/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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