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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.38 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.38 and 315.92 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.38 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.38 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.38 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 185,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,881.01/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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