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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.76, 813.86 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.76, 813.86 and 341.08 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.76 : 813.86 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.76/813.86 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.76x = 813.86 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.76x = 277,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,587.63/589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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