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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 812.60 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 812.60 and 340.20 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 812.60 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/812.60 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 812.60 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 276,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,442.46/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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