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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 588.57 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 588.57 and 302.89 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 588.57 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/588.57 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 588.57 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 178,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,270.46/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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