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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 590.32 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 590.32 and 309.44 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 590.32 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/590.32 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 590.32 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 182,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,668.69/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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