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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.25, 589.92 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.25, 589.92 and 301.50 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.25 : 589.92 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.25/589.92 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.25x = 589.92 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.25x = 177,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,860.88/427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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