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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.82, 813.91 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.82, 813.91 and 356.86 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.82 : 813.91 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.82/813.91 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.82x = 813.91 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.82x = 290,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,451.92/589.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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