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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 590.34 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 590.34 and 270.45 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 590.34 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/590.34 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 590.34 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 159,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,657.45/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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