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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.72, 813.91 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.72, 813.91 and 341.19 is: 470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.72 : 813.91 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.72/813.91 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.72x = 813.91 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.72x = 277,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,697.94/589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.90

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