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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.05, 812.97 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.05, 812.97 and 423.27 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.05 : 812.97 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.05/812.97 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.05x = 812.97 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.05x = 344,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,105.81/589.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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