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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 588.96 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 588.96 and 329.04 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 588.96 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/588.96 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 588.96 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 193,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,791.40/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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