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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.03, 809.02 and 428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.03, 809.02 and 428.48 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.03 : 809.02 = 428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.03/809.02 = 428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.03x = 809.02 × 428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.03x = 346,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,648.89/586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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