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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 588.75 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 588.75 and 310.41 is: 428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 588.75 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/588.75 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 588.75 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 182,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,753.89/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.49

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