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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 812.62 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 812.62 and 340.17 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 812.62 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/812.62 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 812.62 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 276,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,428.95/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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