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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 589.51 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 589.51 and 319.71 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 589.51 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/589.51 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 589.51 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 188,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.24/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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