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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 588.96 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 588.96 and 316.20 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 588.96 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/588.96 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 588.96 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 186,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,229.15/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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