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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.26, 813.11 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.26, 813.11 and 340.65 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.26 : 813.11 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.26/813.11 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.26x = 813.11 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.26x = 276,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,985.92/589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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