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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.38, 811.13 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.38, 811.13 and 432.94 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.38 : 811.13 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.38/811.13 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.38x = 811.13 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.38x = 351,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,170.62/587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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