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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 589.34 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 589.34 and 302.74 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 589.34 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/589.34 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 589.34 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 178,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,416.08/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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