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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 812.28 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 812.28 and 340.04 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 812.28 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/812.28 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 812.28 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 276,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,203.63/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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