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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.48, 802.34 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.48, 802.34 and 426.60 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.48 : 802.34 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.48/802.34 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.48x = 802.34 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.48x = 342,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,278.24/581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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