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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.62, 812.58 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.62, 812.58 and 442.20 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.62 : 812.58 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.62/812.58 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.62x = 812.58 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.62x = 359,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,322.88/589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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