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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 590.46 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 590.46 and 270.32 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 590.46 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/590.46 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 590.46 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 159,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,612.50/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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