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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.33, 813.13 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.33, 813.13 and 442.32 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.33 : 813.13 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.33/813.13 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.33x = 813.13 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.33x = 359,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,663.66/589.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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