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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 589.82 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 589.82 and 329.27 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 589.82 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/589.82 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 589.82 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 194,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,205.44/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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