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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.48, 815.90 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.48, 815.90 and 425.34 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.48 : 815.90 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.48/815.90 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.48x = 815.90 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.48x = 347,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,034.91/591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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