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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 590.61 and 427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 590.61 and 427.63 is: 588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 590.61 = 427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/590.61 = 427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 590.61 × 427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 252,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,562.55/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.93

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