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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.27, 813.38 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.27, 813.38 and 402.70 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.27 : 813.38 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.27/813.38 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.27x = 813.38 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.27x = 327,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,544.06/589.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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