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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 594.82 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 594.82 and 423.60 is: 588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 594.82 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/594.82 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 594.82 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 251,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,965.75/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.62

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