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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 590.58 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 590.58 and 419.78 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 590.58 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/590.58 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 590.58 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 247,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,910.72/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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