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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.82, 814.32 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.82, 814.32 and 423.90 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.82 : 814.32 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.82/814.32 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.82x = 814.32 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.82x = 345,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,190.25/589.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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