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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.59, 588.89 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.59, 588.89 and 321.72 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.59 : 588.89 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.59/588.89 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.59x = 588.89 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.59x = 189,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,459.60/426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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