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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 592.08 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 592.08 and 421.04 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 592.08 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/592.08 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 592.08 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 249,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,289.36/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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