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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 591 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 591 and 410.08 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 591 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/591 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 591 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 242,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,357.28/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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