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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 588.47 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 588.47 and 338.11 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 588.47 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/588.47 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 588.47 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 198,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,964.43/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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