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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 589.62 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 589.62 and 296.52 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 589.62 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/589.62 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 589.62 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 174,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,834.12/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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