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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.74, 813.48 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.74, 813.48 and 403.13 is: 556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.74 : 813.48 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.74/813.48 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.74x = 813.48 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.74x = 327,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,938.19/589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.07

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