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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 589.08 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 589.08 and 309.75 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 589.08 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/589.08 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 589.08 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 182,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,467.53/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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