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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 590.04 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 590.04 and 310.89 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 590.04 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/590.04 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 590.04 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 183,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,437.54/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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