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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 588.87 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 588.87 and 328.59 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 588.87 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/588.87 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 588.87 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 193,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,496.79/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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