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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 588.72 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 588.72 and 302.68 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 588.72 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/588.72 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 588.72 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 178,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193.77/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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