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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 810.90 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 810.90 and 430.64 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 810.90 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/810.90 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 810.90 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 349,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,205.98/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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