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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 590.28 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 590.28 and 303.58 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 590.28 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/590.28 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 590.28 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 179,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,197.20/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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