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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 812.48 and 352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 812.48 and 352.79 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 812.48 = 352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/812.48 = 352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 812.48 × 352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 286,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,637.30/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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