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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.56, 813.48 and 340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.56, 813.48 and 340.79 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.56 : 813.48 = 340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.56/813.48 = 340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.56x = 813.48 × 340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.56x = 277,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,225.85/589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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