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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 588.86 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 588.86 and 412.64 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 588.86 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/588.86 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 588.86 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 242,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,982.18/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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