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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 590.02 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 590.02 and 309.86 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 590.02 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/590.02 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 590.02 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 182,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,822.09/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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