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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 812.46 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 812.46 and 340.11 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 812.46 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/812.46 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 812.46 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 276,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,325.77/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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