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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.58, 811.76 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.58, 811.76 and 479.42 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.58 : 811.76 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.58/811.76 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.58x = 811.76 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.58x = 389,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,170.57/589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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