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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 812.76 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 812.76 and 340.11 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 812.76 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/812.76 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 812.76 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 276,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,427.80/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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