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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 809.65 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 809.65 and 429.84 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 809.65 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/809.65 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 809.65 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 348,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,019.96/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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