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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 587.84 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 587.84 and 327.31 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 587.84 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/587.84 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 587.84 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 192,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402.80/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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