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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.41, 812.97 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.41, 812.97 and 402.62 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.41 : 812.97 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.41/812.97 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.41x = 812.97 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.41x = 327,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,313.92/589.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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