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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 811.32 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 811.32 and 423.36 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 811.32 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/811.32 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 811.32 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 343,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,480.44/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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