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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 811.98 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 811.98 and 423 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 811.98 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/811.98 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 811.98 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 343,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,467.54/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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