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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 812.49 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 812.49 and 352.89 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 812.49 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/812.49 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 812.49 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 286,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,719.60/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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