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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 590.30 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 590.30 and 348.32 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 590.30 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/590.30 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 590.30 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 205,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,613.30/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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