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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 812.46 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 812.46 and 340.12 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 812.46 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/812.46 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 812.46 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 276,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,333.90/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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