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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.79, 813.98 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.79, 813.98 and 341.18 is: 470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.79 : 813.98 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.79/813.98 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.79x = 813.98 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.79x = 277,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,713.70/589.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.87

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