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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.03, 812.79 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.03, 812.79 and 336.97 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.03 : 812.79 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.03/812.79 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.03x = 812.79 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.03x = 273,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,885.85/589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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