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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 590.14 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 590.14 and 408.18 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 590.14 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/590.14 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 590.14 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 240,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,883.35/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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