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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 817.22 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 817.22 and 426.86 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 817.22 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/817.22 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 817.22 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 348,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,838.53/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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