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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 587.80 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 587.80 and 417.16 is: 575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 587.80 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/587.80 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 587.80 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 245,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,206.65/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.12

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