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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.60, 812.88 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.60, 812.88 and 458.08 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.60 : 812.88 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.60/812.88 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.60x = 812.88 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.60x = 372,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,364.07/589.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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