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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 589.96 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 589.96 and 340.32 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 589.96 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/589.96 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 589.96 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 200,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,775.19/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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