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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 590.56 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 590.56 and 419.16 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 590.56 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/590.56 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 590.56 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 247,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,539.13/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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