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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.83, 814.05 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.83, 814.05 and 341.28 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.83 : 814.05 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.83/814.05 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.83x = 814.05 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.83x = 277,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,818.98/589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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