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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 589.95 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 589.95 and 250.47 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 589.95 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/589.95 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 589.95 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 147,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764.78/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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