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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.85, 811.87 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.85, 811.87 and 421.01 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.85 : 811.87 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.85/811.87 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.85x = 811.87 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.85x = 341,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,805.39/588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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