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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 589.88 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 589.88 and 303.18 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 589.88 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/589.88 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 589.88 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 178,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,838.30/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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