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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 590.31 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 590.31 and 296.79 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 590.31 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/590.31 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 590.31 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 175,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,198.10/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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