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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 588.14 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 588.14 and 412.40 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 588.14 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/588.14 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 588.14 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 242,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,548.94/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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