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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.01, 812.38 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.01, 812.38 and 431.58 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.01 : 812.38 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.01/812.38 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.01x = 812.38 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.01x = 350,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,605.17/589.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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