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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 816.75 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 816.75 and 423.96 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 816.75 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/816.75 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 816.75 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 346,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,269.33/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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