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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.75, 813.87 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.75, 813.87 and 341.06 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.75 : 813.87 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.75/813.87 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.75x = 813.87 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.75x = 277,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,574.43/589.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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