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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 588.48 and 401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 588.48 and 401.95 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 588.48 = 401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/588.48 = 401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 588.48 × 401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 236,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,539.54/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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