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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 816.82 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 816.82 and 426.60 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 816.82 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/816.82 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 816.82 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 348,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,454.35/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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