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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.08 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.08 and 317.63 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.08 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.08 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.08 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 187,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,427.11/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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