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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.90, 813.39 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.90, 813.39 and 423.58 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.90 : 813.39 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.90/813.39 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.90x = 813.39 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.90x = 344,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,535.74/589.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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