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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.56, 813.68 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.56, 813.68 and 424.32 is: 585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.56 : 813.68 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.56/813.68 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.56x = 813.68 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.56x = 345,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,258.58/589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.62

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