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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.02, 812.18 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.02, 812.18 and 402.12 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.02 : 812.18 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.02/812.18 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.02x = 812.18 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.02x = 326,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,593.82/589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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