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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 587.72 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 587.72 and 417.48 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 587.72 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/587.72 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 587.72 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 245,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,361.35/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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