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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 589.24 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 589.24 and 309.30 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 589.24 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/589.24 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 589.24 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 182,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,251.93/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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