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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.65, 809.88 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.65, 809.88 and 429.11 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.65 : 809.88 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.65/809.88 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.65x = 809.88 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.65x = 347,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,527.61/586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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