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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.44, 883.62 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.44, 883.62 and 346.17 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.44 : 883.62 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.44/883.62 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.44x = 883.62 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.44x = 305,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,882.74/589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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