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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.44, 813.52 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.44, 813.52 and 340.76 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.44 : 813.52 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.44/813.52 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.44x = 813.52 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.44x = 277,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,215.08/589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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