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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.55, 812.79 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.55, 812.79 and 432.05 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.55 : 812.79 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.55/812.79 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.55x = 812.79 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.55x = 351,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,161.86/589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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