Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 588.78 and 397.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426.48, 588.78 and 397.32 is: 548.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426.48 : 588.78 = 397.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426.48/588.78 = 397.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426.48x = 588.78 × 397.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426.48x = 233,934.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,934.07/426.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.52
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