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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 810.72 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 810.72 and 430.53 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 810.72 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/810.72 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 810.72 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 349,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,039.28/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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