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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 590.40 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 590.40 and 340.65 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 590.40 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/590.40 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 590.40 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 201,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,119.76/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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