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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.57 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.57 and 314.86 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.57 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.57 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.57 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 185,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,317.15/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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