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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.19, 589.86 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.19, 589.86 and 317.84 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.19 : 589.86 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.19/589.86 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.19x = 589.86 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.19x = 187,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,481.10/427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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