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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 589.16 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 589.16 and 401.45 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 589.16 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/589.16 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 589.16 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 236,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,518.28/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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