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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.59, 588.90 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.59, 588.90 and 286.66 is: 395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.59 : 588.90 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.59/588.90 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.59x = 588.90 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.59x = 168,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,814.07/426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.73

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