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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 589.68 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 589.68 and 303.36 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 589.68 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/589.68 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 589.68 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 178,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,885.32/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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