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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 589.89 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 589.89 and 340.54 is: 469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 589.89 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/589.89 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 589.89 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 200,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,881.14/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.72

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