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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.21, 812.37 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.21, 812.37 and 432.07 is: 595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.21 : 812.37 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.21/812.37 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.21x = 812.37 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.21x = 351,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,000.71/589.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.71

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