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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 588.47 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 588.47 and 302.85 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 588.47 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/588.47 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 588.47 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 178,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,216.63/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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