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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 589.87 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 589.87 and 334.52 is: 461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 589.87 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/589.87 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 589.87 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 197,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,323.95/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.10

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