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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.71 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.71 and 428.40 is: 642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.71 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.71 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.71 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 379,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,866.56/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.75

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