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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 819.58 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 819.58 and 428.12 is: 590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 819.58 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/819.58 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 819.58 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 350,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,878.59/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.53

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