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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 589.59 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 589.59 and 317.01 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 589.59 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/589.59 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 589.59 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 186,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,905.93/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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