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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.65, 816.63 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.65, 816.63 and 426.34 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.65 : 816.63 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.65/816.63 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.65x = 816.63 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.65x = 348,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,157.95/591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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