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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 589.08 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 589.08 and 420.46 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 589.08 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/589.08 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 589.08 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 247,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,684.58/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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