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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.09, 811.71 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.09, 811.71 and 430.95 is: 594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.09 : 811.71 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.09/811.71 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.09x = 811.71 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.09x = 349,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,806.42/588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.82

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