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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 811.38 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 811.38 and 423.16 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 811.38 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/811.38 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 811.38 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 343,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,343.56/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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