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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.42, 813.42 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.42, 813.42 and 340.74 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.42 : 813.42 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.42/813.42 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.42x = 813.42 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.42x = 277,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,158.96/589.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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