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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 817.53 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 817.53 and 426.96 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 817.53 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/817.53 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 817.53 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 349,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,052.61/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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