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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 589.32 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 589.32 and 296.46 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 589.32 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/589.32 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 589.32 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 174,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,709.81/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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