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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 812.45 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 812.45 and 352.63 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 812.45 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/812.45 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 812.45 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 286,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,494.24/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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