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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.67 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.67 and 302.45 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.67 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.67 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.67 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 178,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,040.39/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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