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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 812.46 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 812.46 and 472.84 is: 652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 812.46 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/812.46 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 812.46 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 384,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,163.59/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.23

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