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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 812.56 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 812.56 and 340.18 is: 469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 812.56 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/812.56 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 812.56 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 276,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,416.66/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.46

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