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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.44, 812.95 and 402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.44, 812.95 and 402.73 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.44 : 812.95 = 402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.44/812.95 = 402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.44x = 812.95 × 402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.44x = 327,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,399.35/589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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