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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 589.68 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 589.68 and 350.16 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 589.68 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/589.68 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 589.68 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 206,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,482.35/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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