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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 812.70 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 812.70 and 340.32 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 812.70 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/812.70 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 812.70 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 276,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,578.06/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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