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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.36, 812.70 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.36, 812.70 and 424.36 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.36 : 812.70 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.36/812.70 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.36x = 812.70 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.36x = 344,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,877.37/589.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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