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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 588.47 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 588.47 and 352.76 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 588.47 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/588.47 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 588.47 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 207,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,583.97/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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