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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 588.49 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 588.49 and 352.64 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 588.49 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/588.49 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 588.49 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 207,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,525.70/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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