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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 588.74 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 588.74 and 295.79 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 588.74 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/588.74 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 588.74 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 174,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,138.98/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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