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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.95, 814.68 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.95, 814.68 and 425.30 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.95 : 814.68 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.95/814.68 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.95x = 814.68 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.95x = 346,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,479.33/589.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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