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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.15, 812.36 and 422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.15, 812.36 and 422.83 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.15 : 812.36 = 422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.15/812.36 = 422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.15x = 812.36 × 422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.15x = 343,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,488.06/589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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