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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 818.97 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 818.97 and 428.18 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 818.97 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/818.97 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 818.97 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 350,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,662.48/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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