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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 588.78 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/588.78 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 588.78 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 233,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,934.07/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.52

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