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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 589.17 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 589.17 and 317.34 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 589.17 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/589.17 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 589.17 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 186,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,967.21/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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