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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.91, 812.68 and 340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.91, 812.68 and 340.21 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.91 : 812.68 = 340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.91/812.68 = 340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.91x = 812.68 × 340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.91x = 276,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,478.98/588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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