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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 813.12 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 813.12 and 356.64 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 813.12 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/813.12 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 813.12 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 289,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,991.12/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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