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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 589.95 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 589.95 and 303.37 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 589.95 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/589.95 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 589.95 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 178,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,973.13/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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