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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 588.13 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 588.13 and 302.19 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 588.13 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/588.13 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 588.13 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 177,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,727.00/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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