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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.63, 813.76 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.63, 813.76 and 341.03 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.63 : 813.76 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.63/813.76 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.63x = 813.76 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.63x = 277,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,516.57/589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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