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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 809.18 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 809.18 and 429.40 is: 592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 809.18 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/809.18 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 809.18 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 347,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,458.80/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.03

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