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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 589.56 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 589.56 and 322.02 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 589.56 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/589.56 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 589.56 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 189,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,850.11/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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