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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 589.08 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 589.08 and 322.22 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 589.08 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/589.08 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 589.08 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 189,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813.36/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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