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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 587.94 and 424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 587.94 and 424.41 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 587.94 = 424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/587.94 = 424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 587.94 × 424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 249,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,527.62/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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