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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 589.24 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 589.24 and 310.62 is: 428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 589.24 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/589.24 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 589.24 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 183,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,029.73/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.38

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