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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 812.65 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 812.65 and 352.73 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 812.65 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/812.65 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 812.65 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 286,647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,647.85/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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