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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 588.72 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 588.72 and 414.78 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 588.72 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/588.72 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 588.72 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 244,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,190.75/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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