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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.55, 820.10 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.55, 820.10 and 428.50 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.55 : 820.10 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.55/820.10 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.55x = 820.10 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.55x = 351,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,412.85/594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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