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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 586.98 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 586.98 and 339.66 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 586.98 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/586.98 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 586.98 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 199,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,373.63/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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