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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.98, 812.70 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.98, 812.70 and 352.87 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.98 : 812.70 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.98/812.70 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.98x = 812.70 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.98x = 286,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,777.45/588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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