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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 883.71 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 883.71 and 426.06 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 883.71 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/883.71 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 883.71 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 376,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,513.48/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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