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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 589.58 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 589.58 and 309.26 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 589.58 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/589.58 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 589.58 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 182,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,331.34/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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