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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 812.83 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 812.83 and 340.36 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 812.83 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/812.83 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 812.83 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 276,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,654.82/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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