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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 810.73 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 810.73 and 430.52 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 810.73 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/810.73 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 810.73 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 349,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,036.43/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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