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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 589.16 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 589.16 and 322.04 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 589.16 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/589.16 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 589.16 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 189,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,733.09/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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