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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.12, 883.91 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.12, 883.91 and 436.34 is: 654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.12 : 883.91 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.12/883.91 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.12x = 883.91 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.12x = 385,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,679.78/589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.67

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