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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 813.65 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 813.65 and 424.08 is: 585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 813.65 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/813.65 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 813.65 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 345,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,050.57/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.24

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