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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 590.49 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 590.49 and 344.90 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 590.49 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/590.49 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 590.49 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 203,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,660.00/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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