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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 589.50 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 589.50 and 348.84 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 589.50 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/589.50 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 589.50 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 205,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641.18/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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