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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 886.05 and 428.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.52, 886.05 and 428.71 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.52 : 886.05 = 428.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.52/886.05 = 428.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.52x = 886.05 × 428.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.52x = 379,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,858.50/591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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