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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 812.39 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 812.39 and 423.38 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 812.39 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/812.39 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 812.39 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 343,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,946.55/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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