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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 589.60 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 589.60 and 301.38 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 589.60 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/589.60 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 589.60 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 177,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,692.89/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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