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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.91, 812.64 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.91, 812.64 and 352.93 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.91 : 812.64 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.91/812.64 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.91x = 812.64 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.91x = 286,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,805.04/588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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