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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 589.39 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 589.39 and 309.03 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 589.39 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/589.39 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 589.39 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 182,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,136.24/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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