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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.06, 812.63 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.06, 812.63 and 423.98 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.06 : 812.63 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.06/812.63 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.06x = 812.63 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.06x = 344,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,532.68/590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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