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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 590.40 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 590.40 and 297.06 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 590.40 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/590.40 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 590.40 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 175,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,384.22/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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