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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.23, 812.97 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.23, 812.97 and 353.16 is: 487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.23 : 812.97 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.23/812.97 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.23x = 812.97 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.23x = 287,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,108.49/589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.26

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