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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.45, 589.48 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.45, 589.48 and 310.20 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.45 : 589.48 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.45/589.48 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.45x = 589.48 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.45x = 182,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,855.15/427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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