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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 817.07 and 426.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 817.07 and 426.81 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 817.07 = 426.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/817.07 = 426.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 817.07 × 426.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 348,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,731.51/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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