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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 811.80 and 422.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 811.80 and 422.79 is: 582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 811.80 = 422.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/811.80 = 422.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 811.80 × 422.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 343,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,220.92/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.85

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