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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 589.31 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 589.31 and 294.82 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 589.31 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/589.31 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 589.31 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 173,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,741.85/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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