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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.01, 812.51 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.01, 812.51 and 421.93 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.01 : 812.51 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.01/812.51 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.01x = 812.51 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.01x = 342,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,820.27/588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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