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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 812.48 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 812.48 and 352.72 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 812.48 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/812.48 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 812.48 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 286,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,574.15/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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