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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 588.96 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 588.96 and 310.38 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 588.96 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/588.96 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 588.96 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 182,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,801.40/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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