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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 588.36 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 588.36 and 308.53 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 588.36 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/588.36 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 588.36 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 181,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,524.35/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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