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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 587.84 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 587.84 and 295.64 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 587.84 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/587.84 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 587.84 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 173,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,789.02/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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