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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 590.10 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 590.10 and 303.68 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 590.10 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/590.10 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 590.10 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 179,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,201.57/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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