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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 812.30 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 812.30 and 352.94 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 812.30 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/812.30 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 812.30 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 286,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,687.34/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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