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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.26, 813.32 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.26, 813.32 and 340.72 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.26 : 813.32 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.26/813.32 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.26x = 813.32 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.26x = 277,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,114.39/589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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