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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 588.73 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 588.73 and 301.25 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 588.73 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/588.73 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 588.73 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 177,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,351.22/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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