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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.09, 812.10 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.09, 812.10 and 423.25 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.09 : 812.10 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.09/812.10 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.09x = 812.10 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.09x = 343,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,721.33/589.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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