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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 588.80 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 588.80 and 329.22 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 588.80 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/588.80 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 588.80 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 193,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,843.09/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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