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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 810.40 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 810.40 and 432.64 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 810.40 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/810.40 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 810.40 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 350,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,611.46/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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