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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.35, 813.33 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.35, 813.33 and 340.73 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.35 : 813.33 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.35/813.33 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.35x = 813.33 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.35x = 277,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,121.86/589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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