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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 811.95 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 811.95 and 422.88 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 811.95 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/811.95 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 811.95 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 343,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,357.42/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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