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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.11, 812.91 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.11, 812.91 and 340.41 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.11 : 812.91 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.11/812.91 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.11x = 812.91 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.11x = 276,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,722.69/589.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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