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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 812.70 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 812.70 and 340.28 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 812.70 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/812.70 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 812.70 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 276,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,545.56/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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