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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 590.61 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 590.61 and 419.34 is: 577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 590.61 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/590.61 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 590.61 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 247,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,666.40/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.47

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