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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 589.79 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 589.79 and 294.74 is: 406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 589.79 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/589.79 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 589.79 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 173,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,834.70/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.65

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