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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 588.38 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 588.38 and 414.53 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 588.38 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/588.38 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 588.38 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 243,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,900.56/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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