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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 817.41 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 817.41 and 424.90 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 817.41 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/817.41 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 817.41 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 347,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,317.51/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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