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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.24, 812.91 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.24, 812.91 and 402.43 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.24 : 812.91 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.24/812.91 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.24x = 812.91 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.24x = 327,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,139.37/589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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