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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 590.16 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 590.16 and 398.32 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 590.16 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/590.16 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 590.16 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 235,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,072.53/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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