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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 882.65 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 882.65 and 436.20 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 882.65 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/882.65 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 882.65 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 385,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,011.93/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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