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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 588.70 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 588.70 and 316.63 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 588.70 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/588.70 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 588.70 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 186,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,400.08/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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