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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.35, 813.41 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.35, 813.41 and 340.63 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.35 : 813.41 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.35/813.41 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.35x = 813.41 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.35x = 277,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,068.11/589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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