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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.16, 813.20 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.16, 813.20 and 356.28 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.16 : 813.20 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.16/813.20 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.16x = 813.20 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.16x = 289,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,726.90/589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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