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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.39, 813.51 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.39, 813.51 and 402.96 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.39 : 813.51 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.39/813.51 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.39x = 813.51 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.39x = 327,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,811.99/589.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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