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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 589.34 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 589.34 and 310.08 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 589.34 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/589.34 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 589.34 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 182,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,741.00/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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