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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 817.38 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 817.38 and 427.96 is: 590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 817.38 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/817.38 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 817.38 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 349,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,805.94/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.21

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