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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.67, 820.29 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.67, 820.29 and 428.96 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.67 : 820.29 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.67/820.29 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.67x = 820.29 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.67x = 351,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,871.60/594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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