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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.31, 883.41 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.31, 883.41 and 406.45 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.31 : 883.41 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.31/883.41 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.31x = 883.41 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.31x = 359,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,061.57/589.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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