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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 812.68 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 812.68 and 340.27 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 812.68 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/812.68 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 812.68 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 276,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,527.74/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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