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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 814.05 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 814.05 and 430.52 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 814.05 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/814.05 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 814.05 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 350,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,460.74/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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