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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 811.02 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 811.02 and 422.36 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 811.02 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/811.02 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 811.02 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 342,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,542.41/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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