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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 815.64 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 815.64 and 425.80 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 815.64 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/815.64 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 815.64 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 347,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,299.51/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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