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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 812.67 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 812.67 and 340.22 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 812.67 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/812.67 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 812.67 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 276,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,487.34/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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