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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 588.68 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 588.68 and 316.60 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 588.68 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/588.68 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 588.68 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 186,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,376.09/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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