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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.12, 813.01 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.12, 813.01 and 340.44 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.12 : 813.01 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.12/813.01 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.12x = 813.01 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.12x = 276,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,779.42/589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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