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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.75 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.75 and 429.74 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.75 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.75 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.75 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 348,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,405.50/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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