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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 588.62 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 588.62 and 286.83 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 588.62 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/588.62 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 588.62 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 168,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,832.38/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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