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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 590.56 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 590.56 and 413.88 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 590.56 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/590.56 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 590.56 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 244,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,417.72/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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