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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.79, 813.54 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.79, 813.54 and 424.22 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.79 : 813.54 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.79/813.54 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.79x = 813.54 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.79x = 345,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,121.97/589.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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