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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 812.06 and 355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 812.06 and 355.63 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 812.06 = 355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/812.06 = 355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 812.06 × 355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 288,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,792.90/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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