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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.06, 593.43 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.06, 593.43 and 422.61 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.06 : 593.43 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.06/593.43 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.06x = 593.43 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.06x = 250,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,789.45/427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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