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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.80, 588 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.80, 588 and 428.58 is: 586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.80 : 588 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.80/588 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.80x = 588 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.80x = 252,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,005.04/429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.33

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