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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 590.40 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 590.40 and 329.01 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 590.40 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/590.40 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 590.40 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 194,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,247.50/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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